Ballymore

Thank you, Business Post, for the Developer of the Year shortlist nomination at the National Property Awards 2025! This recognition, alongside our peers at Ireland's leading property event, reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community-building. Thank you to the judging panel for our selection from an extensive pool of best-in-class entries, showing our team's dedication to shaping exceptional communities. Learn more about the National Property Awards: https://lnkd.in/eSDTyJNb

From everyone at Ballymore, we wish you a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year. As we enter the Year of the Snake—a symbol of wisdom, resilience, and transformation, we extend the Zodiac's good virtues to our residents, Ballymore people, and partners who build our communities into inspiring places to live and work. May this year bring you success, happiness, and new opportunities!

This week, we continued our commitment to supporting the arts, presenting the first prize at the prestigious Sir William Orpen ‘Ready to Start’ Awards in Dublin. Inspired by the legacy of Sir William Orpen, one of Ireland's most celebrated artists, the awards invited artists from across the country to create self-portraits reflecting defining moments in their artistic journeys. The competition attracted an incredible 256 entries, with 36 finalists showcased at the ceremony, providing an inspiring and creative backdrop for all who attended. Ballymore's founder, chairman and CEO, Sean Mulryan, and his wife, Bernardine, personally donated the first prize and attended the event to honour the finalists. Sean remarked, "We were delighted to support this wonderful event, meet the artists, and witness the incredible variety of portraits on display. Bernardine and I are passionate about supporting artistic projects, which play such a vital role in enriching our communities while celebrating local talent." At Ballymore, building communities means investing in their cultural richness, supporting artists and celebrating creativity. Read the whole article: https://lnkd.in/es-BYfxv

The Royal Wharf Pier is a testament to sustainable innovation within London's transport network, significantly enhancing connectivity for our Royal Docks community. Designed by the acclaimed Nex— architects, the pier is both a functional transport hub and a public space that enriches the urban experience, featuring a public promenade extending 40 meters into the Thames with unobstructed views. Constructed offsite in Holland, the pier travelled over 480 kilometres across the North Sea and carried into position on a 65m by 60m boat, with an adjoining pontoon transported by tug boat. https://lnkd.in/eypf6-uv

We love these 4 mosaics by artist Maud Milton celebrating the centenary of Lyle Park —a 2.15-acre green space adjacent to our Royal Wharf community in London's Royal Docks, spotlighting local aquatic wildlife. Royal Wharf Primary School's pupils made tiles for the project to fire, glaze and include, plus community members got involved with making tiles at Ballymore-led workshops. In 2024, a team of 30 Ballymore colleagues, including staff from the development, construction, and asset management teams, worked with London Borough of Newham's maintenance team to help bring the space back to its best. Now, these mosaics are the crown for preserving this green community space for years to come. Passers-by, keep your eyes open for these works of art on your riverside Royal Wharf Walk. https://lnkd.in/eypf6-uv

A brilliant way to start 2025! Thank you, Guaranteed Irish Business Awards, for including us on your shortlist in two categories. - Construction Engineering and Manufacturing - Guaranteed Irish House Champion Guaranteed Irish remains the industry benchmark for quality, innovation, and community contribution, and we are honoured to be nominated alongside industry peers who share principles of employment and Irish provenance. Learn more about the awards and nominees here: https://lnkd.in/eSmAHpxE

With 2025 in full swing, NLA's 15 Expert Panels is back, championing bold ideas and initiatives to help shape a better city and driving London's transformation towards Equity, Sustainability, and Prosperity. Congratulations to our Ballymore people who will join the cohort and contribute towards thought leadership addressing key business-critical topics and focus areas, including developing skills to future-proof our industry Richard Pearce, Senior Development Manager - High Streets This programme explores how placemaking strategies, partnerships, and governance can revitalise London's retail and hospitality offerings. Nicola Zech-Behrens, Project Director - Work This programme explores the future of workspaces in London, focusing on integrating commercial and affordable workplaces within mixed-use neighbourhoods. More on NLA's Expert Panels: https://lnkd.in/egWHhm54 ***Image of our mixed-used development, The Brentford Project in West London. 

BE News asked 25 leaders from across the built environment industry to share their hopes, fears and expectations for 2025. Ballymore's Developments Director Simon Ryan was among those who gave a look-ahead view on the new year. "It feels like we’re on the cusp of a bold new era for housebuilding. Our new government seems to be leading the country back to a space where the homebuilding industry is appreciated as an important investment market for the UK that can support ambitions for economic growth. The new version of the National Planning Policy Framework is a welcome signal of intent. Any moves that seek to simplify (and hopefully depoliticise) our overly complicated planning system – one of the biggest blockers in delivery – are welcome. The Gateway Two process with the Building Safety Regulator is creating a cliff edge for housing delivery. If the same issues are experienced in Gateway Three, the sign-off prior to occupation, this will be catastrophic for many developers and will cause untold financial difficulties for the entire construction industry. I welcome the planning reforms being introduced by the new government. However, the Gateway processes are having devastating effects on the delivery of the 1.5 million new homes in the UK." Read the whole article: https://lnkd.in/eZqm8ind ***Image of our West London development, The Brentford Project.

Join us for a rare opportunity at a behind-the-scenes study tour of Bishopsgate Goodsyard and explore its future as a juxtaposition between London landmarks such as Brick Lane, the Truman Brewery, Spitalfields Market, and Columbia Road Flower Market. 📅 Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025 ⏰ 08:30 - 10:00 Join heritage specialist Chris Dyson of Chris Dyson Architects and the Ballymore/Hammerson joint venture team for an exclusive look at the soon-to-be-reimagined Braithwaite Arches. The Goodsyard is set to transform a historic goods depot, idle since 1964, into a vibrant mixed-use destination: ∙ 500 new homes ∙ Affordable workspace & offices ∙ A new elevated public park ∙ 1,600 sq m of retail space ∙ Cultural and exhibition spaces on Brick Lane & London Road Get your tickets; limited capacity: https://lnkd.in/eg9EHP2a

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